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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,289.32, 811,823.49 and 333,635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,289.32, 811,823.49 and 333,635.04 is: 460,407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,289.32 : 811,823.49 = 333,635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,289.32/811,823.49 = 333,635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,289.32x = 811,823.49 × 333,635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,289.32x = 270,852,762,559.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,852,762,559.09/588,289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,407.41

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